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If you’re having trouble buying something from Microsoft Store, here are some steps to try: Check your credit card is up to date on the Payment options page. Check you don't have any subscription payments overdue on the Services page.. Check your account is not temporarily suspended. Check if your Xbox account is suspended.. Check that your computer's anti-virus is not blocking pop-ups or ...

Issue. Next step. If BitLocker Group Policy Configure TPM platform validation profile for native UEFI firmware configurations is enabled and PCR7 is selected by policy, it may result in the update failing to install.. To view the PCR7 binding status, run the Microsoft System Information (Msinfo32.exe) tool with administrative permissions.

Open Internet Explorer, select the Tools button , and then select Manage add-ons.. Under Show, select All add-on and then select the add-on you want to delete.. If the add-on can be deleted, you'll see the Remove option.Select Remove and then Close.. The risks of installing add-ons. While add-ons can make your browsing experience better by giving you access to great web content, some add-ons ...

Pick a team and channel. A team is a collection of people, conversations, files, and tools — all in one place. A channel is a discussion in a team, dedicated to a department, project, or topic.. The best way to get familiar with teams and channels is to pick a team and channel and start exploring! Select Teams on the left side of the app and then pick a team.

In Windows 11, notification center and the quick settings panel are where you'll find app notifications and quick settings—which give you quick access to commonly used settings and apps.

Start a chat with another person. Once you've tapped New message and entered a person’s name, compose your message in the box at the bottom of the chat. To open formatting options: Tap More messaging options .. Tap Format . Compose your message and when you're ready, tap Send to start the chat.. Start a chat with yourself

Microsoft Edge offers two optional browsing modes—Balanced and Strict—for enhanced security to provide you with an extra layer of protection when browsing the web and unfamiliar sites.

Tip: If you're a Microsoft 365 Family or Personal subscriber you get Microsoft Defender, our advanced security software for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android, as part of your subscription.Learn more at Getting started with Microsoft Defender.

Starting with Windows 11, version 22H2, Windows Update is now carbon aware, making it easier for your devices to reduce carbon emissions. When devices are plugged in, turned on, connected to the internet and regional carbon intensity data is available, Windows Update will schedule installations at specific times of the day.